Low Cost / No Cost Psychotherapy Resources

7 Cups https://www.7cups.com/
This free online text counseling service connects customers to volunteer listeners who offer
non-therapeutic advice. Anyone can sign up, including teenagers who are looking for other
(trained) teenagers. Access to licensed therapists is available for $150 per month. 7 Cups
does not accept insurance.

Blah Therapy https://blahtherapy.com/

Free 24/7 anonymous peer chat. Subscriptions for unlimited professional therapy cost
$60-$90/week. Blah Therapy does not accept insurance.

Bliss by the Centre of Interactive Mental Health Solutions https://cimhs.com/

Free self-guided online cognitive behavior therapy program for depression. Bliss does not
offer therapy appointments.

Covid Recovery Iowa https://www.covidrecoveryiowa.org/

Free video call, phone call, or text chat counseling for Iowans impacted by Covid-19.

Doctor on Demand https://doctorondemand.com/

24/7 access to doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and other medical experts
anytime, including weekends, holidays, and late at night. You can also talk to professionals
not related to mental health, including urgent care doctors. Doctors on Demand accepts
insurance. If you don’t have insurance, a 25-minute session is $129 and a 50-minute
session is $179. Initial psychiatrist appointments cost $299, and 15-minute follow-up
appointments are $129.

eTherapyPro https://etherapypro.com/
Access therapy services via video call, phone call, or text chat. Free 3-day trial session,
though a credit card is required. After the trial period, the cost is $40/week
($160.00/month). eTherapyPro does not accept insurance.

Free Online Therapy https://freeonlinetherapy.org/

Three types of chat support: volunteer, online therapy, and relationship counseling. Free
24/7 online peer chat rooms (registration required). Free seven-day trials available for
professional individual and relationship therapy. Subscriptions cost $35-$70/week. Free
Online Therapy does not accept insurance.

iPrevail https://www.iprevail.com/
Access therapy services, support groups, and 24/7 on-demand coaching. Subscriptions
cost $9.99 per month. iPrevail accepts insurance.
Open Path Psychotherapy Collective https://openpathcollective.org/
In-office and online therapy for individuals, couples, families, & children. Open Path is
intended for people who either lack health insurance or are underinsured and cannot
otherwise afford to work with a therapist. There is a one-time $59 membership fee.
Individual therapy cost $30-$60 per-session, or $30-$80 per-session for family and couples
therapy.

ReGain https://www.regain.us/
Virtual relationship therapy for individuals & couples. Two users share a joint account and
communicate with the therapist together. Subscriptions cost $60-$90 per week. ReGain
does not accept insurance.

Therapy Aid https://therapyaid.org/

Volunteer therapists provide up to four no-cost or low-cost therapy sessions for essential
workers in the United States.

If you are having a mental health crisis or need emergency assistance – dial 911 or contact
your local emergency services

Confidentiality, Privacy, and Unreliable Technology

Confidentiality is just as important for online therapy as it is for in-person therapy.
Because information is relayed online, privacy leaks & hacking are a concern. Technology
problems can also make it difficult to access treatment when you need it.

Not Appropriate for Severe & Persistent Mental Illness

The scope of online therapy can be limited and may not be effective for more complex
situations. If you have an addiction or complex symptoms of a mental health condition,
online therapy is not be recommended unless other in-person therapy is also involved in
the treatment plan.

Lack of Response to Crisis Situations

If a person is experiencing suicidal thoughts or has suffered a personal tragedy, it can be
difficult or impossible for the therapist to provide direct assistance. If you are having
suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 for
support and assistance from a trained counselor. If you or a loved one are in immediate
danger, call 911.

Ethical and Legal Concerns

Online therapy eliminates geographic restraints, making the enforcement of legal and
ethical codes difficult.9 Therapists can treat clients from anywhere in the world, and many
states have different licensing requirements and treatment guidelines. It is important to
confirm your therapist's qualifications and experience before you begin the treatment
process.